Integrated system and process for producing reclaimed, stabilized and traceable refrigerant compositions
Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2023732740
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-11-04
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-02
AI Technical Summary
The refrigeration industry faces challenges in recycling and reusing degraded fluoroolefin refrigerant compositions due to reactivity issues, leading to the formation of unwanted by-products that degrade performance and necessitate the disposal of high-value refrigerants, as conventional reclamation techniques are inadequate for handling impurities introduced by side reactions and contaminants.
An integrated system and process for recovering, testing, treating, and reformulating fluoroolefin refrigerants to meet AHRI 700 standards, involving purification, stabilization, and the addition of oligomer inhibitors and tracers to ensure stability and traceability, allowing for the reuse of reclaimed refrigerants in refrigeration systems.
The system effectively recovers and stabilizes fluoroolefin refrigerants, ensuring they meet industry standards, preventing oligomerization and polymerization, and providing traceability, thus extending the life cycle of refrigerants and reducing waste.